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  • wsmc27
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2010
    • 1654

    Request feedback: Shepherd scopes

    Anyone use any of these Shepherd scopes?



    I saw their full-page ad in Shotgun News recently. Did a search here on the board, didn't see anything.

    Are they comperable to Nikon, Bushnell, Refield, or... ????

    Not looking for recomendations for a specific app, just on the product and manufacturer.

    Appreciate any thoughts, knowledge and/or feedback.
  • #2
    Divernhunter
    Calguns Addict
    • May 2010
    • 8753

    Excellant product. I have used several different ones and all worked well. I have a friend in Wy who will only use them on his big game rifles and has in all sorts of weather conditions etc for years. I think they have the best range finding reticle of any out there for hunting.
    If you get one follow the directions for sighting in as it is different than other scopes. Not hard just different.
    A 30cal will reach out and touch them. A 50cal will kick their butt.
    NRA Life Member, NRA certified RSO & Basic Pistol Instructor, Hunter, shooter, reloader
    SCI, Manteca Sportsmen Club, Coalinga Rifle Club, Escalon Sportsmans Club, Waterford Sportsman Club & NAHA Member, Madison Society member

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    • #3
      wsmc27
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2010
      • 1654

      Thanks!

      Anyone else?

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      • #4
        bruce_ventura
        Vendor/Retailer
        • Jul 2006
        • 516

        AFAIK, a family-owned business with good customer support.
        Novel use of first and second plane reticles, but the primary benefit to that extra cost and complexity seems to be zeroing the rifle in one shot.
        Rangefinding reticle seems best suited for older calibers with a lot of bullet drop.
        The main drawbacks are marginal optical performance, especially with respect to glare and chroma correction, limited choice of objective sizes, and high price (by about 2X).
        Last edited by bruce_ventura; 07-25-2010, 9:11 AM.
        NRA Life Member
        "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." - Alexander Hamilton

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        • #5
          wsmc27
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2010
          • 1654

          Thank you Sir.

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          • #6
            Spaceghost
            Calguns Addict
            • May 2006
            • 5772

            Wow, I feel like I just got a good helping of learn something new everyday with your post. Thank you for sharing.

            Originally posted by bruce_ventura
            AFAIK, a family-owned business with good customer support.
            Novel use of first and second plane reticles, but the primary benefit to that extra cost and complexity seems to be zeroing the rifle in one shot.
            Rangefinding reticle seems best suited for older calibers with a lot of bullet drop.
            The main drawbacks are marginal optical performance, especially with respect to glare and chroma correction, limited choice of objective sizes, and high price (by about 2X).

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            • #7
              PapeCAT
              Junior Member
              • Aug 2010
              • 28

              It appears that they aren't that popular but I have their varmint scope on order (backordered until Aug 12th) to mount on my Savage .223 Precision 10 Carbine.

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              • #8
                sindominator
                Member
                • Jul 2008
                • 421

                I got to shot a 300win mag that belongs to a friend of my dad. On it was a shepperd scope. It was very impressive... The guy said the rifle came with the scope and he's had it for many years with no issues what so ever.
                Last edited by sindominator; 08-08-2010, 11:53 PM.

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